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The federal-style house is of post-and- beam construction, and is notable for the fanlight over the entryway. The house was purchased and renovated by O.D.

The historic building we know as the Worthington Funeral Home was originally constructed in 1835 and was occupied by the Hinmann family and its descendants for nearly a century. Legend has it that Abraham Lincoln stopped to visit with the children of the family as he walked from the home of his friend William Ray to the old courthouse on the square. Several windowpanes are the originals, as indicated by their greenish tint and irregularities in the surface of the glass. Arnold in 1935, then in 1937 Luther Gordon purchased the building for the use of a funeral home. Ed and Mary Ann Worthington established their funeral home in 1949. It was located in their residence at 505 North Liberty Street. There were five funeral homes in Rushville at that time. After Luther Gordon's death, Ed Worthington assisted Mrs. Gordon in keeping her business going until he purchased it in 1953. For over fifty years the Worthington Funeral Home has operated under this roof. Jim and Bill Worthington became the owners in 1989, and have made many improvements for added comfort and accessibility while maintaining the historical integrity of the structure. The additions made over the years echo the style of the original building and at the same time provides ample space for visitations and funeral services. Our goal today is the same as it has been over the last half-century-to serve you with caring, professional service in a comfortable home-like atmosphere

08/18/2026

Terry J. Dodds, 62 of Rushville, Il passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, IL. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 22nd at 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville with Pastor Andrew Dierks officiating. Interment will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, August 21st at the Worthington Funeral Home from 4 to 7 pm. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran School.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20J.%20Dodds

08/17/2026

Andrew “Ace” Clyde Thrash, Jr., of Rushville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2026, at the age of 91. A graveside service honoring Ace’s life will be held at Rushville City Cemetery on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association https://myhrt.org/im0lh
in Ace’s honor.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20%E2%80%9CAce%E2%80%9D%20Clyde%20Thrash

08/15/2026

Benny F. Rittenhouse, 83 of Rushville, IL passed away at his home on August 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery with military honors by the US Army Honors Detail and Schuyler American Legion Post #4. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the MDH Hospice or Donor’s choice.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Bane%20Bartlow43

08/10/2026

Shirley Ann Hibbs, 83 of Rushville passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL Cremation Rites have been accorded with no services.
https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Ann%20Hibbs

08/06/2026

Darrell A. Haber, 74 of Rushville, IL passed away Wednesday August 5, 2026 at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Charla Meyers officiating. Interment will follow at Serrot Cemetery in Rushville. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday, August 10, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial is suggested to the National Kidney Foundation.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Allen%20Haber

08/05/2026

Laura Orange, 40 of Rushville, IL passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor David Childers officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till time of services. Memorials are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Orange

08/04/2026

Kevin D. Taylor 66 of La Salle, IL passed away Sunday August 2, 2026 at his home. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Dierks officiating. Interment will follow at Palm Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20D.%20Taylor

07/28/2026

Chris Sayers passed away peacefully in her family’s farmhouse surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Worthington Funeral Home with Brother Matt Haberman officiating. Interment will follow at the Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning, IL. Visitation will be at the funeral home, Thursday evening from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Memorials may be given to the Ridgeville Cemetery, Browning Senior Center or the Cass-Schuyler Hospice.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Sayers

07/23/2026

Clara Belle Billingsley, 91, of Industry passed away at 4:38 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at home. Visitation will be Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father James Pallardy officiating. Memorials are to go to McDonough County Hospice or St. Jude’s Children's Hospital. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Belle%20Billingsley

07/22/2026

Marylan Croxton Johnson 80, of Macomb, IL, formerly of Rushville, IL, passed away Sunday July 19, 2026, in Macomb, IL. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:00 am at Worthington Funeral Home with Brother Matt Haberman officiating. Interment will follow at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am till time of service.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Croxton%20Johnson

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331 W Washington Street
Rushville, IL
62681

Telephone

+12173224342

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http://www.worthingtonfh.com/

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